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12 Coastal Decorating Ideas @craftgossip

Hi! I’m Colleen with Just Paint It and I’m so happy to be here at Craft Gossip today! With summer here, I wanted to share some coastal decorating ideas. I’ve never been fortunate to live by the beach, even though I’m a California girl. I grew up on the beaches of Lake Tahoe. Not exactly “coastal”. That doesn’t mean I don’t love decorating with coastal touches though.

While we can’t all enjoy the luxury of a cottage on the beach, we can bring some of those tranquil coastal vibes into our homes. Here are a few ways that may inspire you.

White Plank Walls
There’s something about white painted, weathered looking wood that just says beach all over it. Maybe it’s the calming color, the vision of an old wooden rowboat that’s been tattered by the waves, or the wind blown deck of a beautiful beach house. Maybe it’s all of these things…

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source: Coastal Living

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Touches of Light Blue or Aqua
When you think of the beach, calming shades of blue come immediately to mind. Bringing that sense of calm into your home is easy by adding the right touches.

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source: Martha Stewart

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Add Pops of Red for a Patriotic Feel
Red has always been a color associated with the sea. Think of pirates! Gorgeous pops of red add flavor and personality to an otherwise soft décor.

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Source: Completely Coastal

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Include Organic Touches of Sisal, Reed & More
By adding natural colors of the seaside landscape, it’s easy to give your home that coastal look. Look for browns and tans that mimic the natural elements found at the seaside.

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 Are you ready to head to the beach? I am! I’ll be back next week with some beautiful, and easy, DIY coastal décor projects you can make yourself!

Colleen Jorgensen is a regular guest poster at Craft Gossip and the talented painter behind the blog Just Paint It where she offers free tutorials as well as live painting classes via Google Hangouts! Be sure to visit Colleen today.

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Setting Up a Beginner Craft Space? A Practical Shopping List

A new craft hobby does not require a room that looks like a craft store. In fact, I think beginners have a much nicer time when they start with one project, a few dependable tools and somewhere to put everything away afterwards.

Whether you are setting up a sewing corner for yourself or putting together a creative gift for someone else, buy for the hobby they want to try now. You can add the fancy equipment later, once you know what they enjoy using.

Start with one project and its basic tools

For beginner sewing, that might mean fabric, matching thread, pins or clips, scissors and a simple pattern. The easy lunch tote bag on CraftBits gives a new sewist a practical goal.

For paper crafts, begin with cardstock, adhesive, a ruler and a reliable pair of scissors. For crochet, choose a beginner pattern, the yarn it calls for and a suitable hook. Resist the urge to buy a giant mixed kit if half its contents will sit untouched.

Amazon can be useful when you want to compare starter supplies in one place. With Amazon Prime, eligible items may qualify for Prime delivery. (Free 30 Day Trial) Check each listing and the delivery estimate for your address rather than assuming everything in the cart will arrive together.

Give the supplies a place to live

A lidded box, a small rolling cart or a few clear containers can make a beginner craft space much easier to use. I would organise by project first: keep the pattern, tools and materials for the current make together. There is nothing more discouraging than finally finding an hour to craft and spending half of it hunting for the needle packet.

Before buying storage, look at what you already have. These upcycled storage ideas may solve the problem without another purchase. Once you know what genuinely needs a home, you can choose containers that fit the supplies and the space.

Check the small details before ordering

For every tool or kit, read the size, material, compatibility and included-items list. A cutting mat that is too small for the project or a refill that does not fit the tool is no bargain. Reviews can be useful for spotting practical issues, but I would still check the listing specifications myself.

If you are considering Prime as part of your regular craft shopping, look at the current membership details and decide whether its benefits suit how often you order. A good beginner setup is the one that makes it easy to sit down, start the project and find everything again next time.